2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1973 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Riviera. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1973 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | Vanquish | Riviera |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |